A group visit to the Josiah Henson Museum, which was built on the historic Riley/Bolton House and land off of what is now Old Georgetown Road. 

The group will learn about Josiah Henson, who was born into slavery but defied the odds to become an influential author, abolitionist, minister, public speaker, and world-renowned figure.  Henson also served as an inspiration for Harriet  Beecher Stowe’s 19th century novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

After an orientation film, Imani Haynes, the Museum’s Education Program Manager or other staff member, will lead a tour of the museum and answer questions.

Afterward, the group can walk about the remainder of the Museum, original log kitchen and outdoor interpretive panels. Group size is limited to the first 20 registrants.  North Bethesda Village will be collecting $5 per participant ($4 for senior admission and $1 contribution to the Museum).